In palliative care, steroids are prescribed for a wide range of indications, at often arbitrary doses. This article provides an overview of why and how they are used and withdrawn. Using steroids in adult palliative care: an introduction for nurses appeared first on Nursing Times.

Nurses are prepared to strike over an “insulting” 3.6% pay offer by the government, according to a campaign group. Nurses ready to strike over pay deal, campaigners warn appeared first on Nursing Times.

A Scottish nurse at the centre of a changing room dispute has called on her nursing union to intervene. RCN urged to intervene in NHS Fife changing room dispute appeared first on Nursing Times.

This article examines how the UK is “located” in the global context of inward recruitment and outflow of nurses to other countries, and why this is critical to shaping long-term national nurse workforce strategy and policies. This article examines how the UK is “located” in the global context of inward recruitment and outflows of nurses to other countries, and how this is critical to shaping national workforce strategy and policies. ‘The global context is critical for shaping national nurse workforce strategy’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

If you happened to be in Chesterfield city centre yesterday, you may have spotted a group of people in colourful and quirky costumes. Curious about... Chesterfield Care Home Steps Out in Style for Dementia Action Week appeared first on The Carer.

The world’s first routine vaccination for gonorrhoea is being rolled out in England. Gonorrhoea vaccine greenlit in ‘major milestone’ for public health appeared first on Nursing Times.

Helene Donnelly reflects on the lasting impact of several influential figures in nursing's history, who are often overlooked. ‘There are many notable nurses in our history who are often overlooked’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

The final report from the public inquiry into the crimes committed by former neonatal nurse Lucy Letby is now expected in early 2026 – a decade after they took place.  Delay to publication of Thirlwall Inquiry final report appeared first on Nursing Times.

Scotland’s Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart has urged the UK Government to rethink its immigration white paper to take account of Scotland’s distinct population needs. Following... Scotland’s Equalities Minister Condemns ‘Devastating’ UK Migration Proposals appeared first on The Carer.

A delegation from Dementia Carers Count handed in a collection of dementia carers’ testimonials to the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer yesterday (May 22). Over... Dementia Carers Count at 10 Downing Street appeared first on The Carer.

The health minister in Northern Ireland has accepted recommendations on nurse pay but has said he “cannot be sure” that he will be able to fund them. Northern Ireland nurses facing pay delays despite deal sign-off appeared first on Nursing Times.

Residents at HC-One’s Dove Court Care Home, in Burnley, Lancashire, marked Dementia Action Week 2025 (19–25 May) by taking part in a heartfelt reminiscence activity... Burnley Care Home Residents Share Memories With Boots Memory Box appeared first on The Carer.